The Town FilesHomer, Michigan
Village in Calhoun County · population 1,575 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,200
- Household income
- $54,737
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 31.5
Homer is a village of 1,575 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $136,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Michigan towns, better transit than 81% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 75% of Michigan towns.
How Homer ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homer is worth $136,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $54,737, which is more affordable than 74% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homer | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $825 | $955 |
| Median household income | $54,737 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Homer
| People | Homer | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Homer
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1986 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2003.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Homer itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Homer
3 public schools with 889 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Fletcher Elem School | K-4 | 329 | 17.3 |
| Homer Community High School | 9-12 | 296 | 14.8 |
| Homer Middle School | 5-8 | 264 | 13.9 |
Towns near Homer
- Homer, MI2.7 mi · 2,896 people · home $144,400
- Albion, MI4.1 mi · 1,094 people · home $170,200
- Clarendon, MI4.3 mi · 1,181 people · home $164,500
- Eckford, MI5.3 mi · 1,298 people · home $205,700
- Albion, MI7.5 mi · 7,700 people · home $99,900
- Litchfield, MI7.9 mi · 1,399 people · home $117,000
- Pulaski, MI8.0 mi · 1,883 people · home $178,300
- Concord, MI8.7 mi · 1,085 people · home $176,800
Homer questions
Is Homer, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homer scores better for retirees than 4% of Michigan towns and quieter than 24%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Homer?
The median owner-occupied home in Homer is valued at $136,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,737, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Homer?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Homer get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1986. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)